What is the best way to travel from Leicester to Doncaster?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Doncaster from Leicester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Doncaster from Leicester?
You can reach Doncaster with just £14 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express3h 50m014:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:55DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 15/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/09/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express3h 50m014:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:55DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express3h 50m014:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:55DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express3h 50m014:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:55DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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National Express3h 45m014:00LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:45DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express3h 45m014:00LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:45DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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East Midlands Railway2h 47m009:38LeicesterCentral Station12:25DoncasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 09:38:00 to Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 47m
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East Midlands Railway2h 38m010:44LeicesterCentral Station13:22DoncasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 10:44:00 to Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 13:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 38m
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East Midlands Railway2h 30m011:52LeicesterCentral Station14:22DoncasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 11:52:00 to Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 14:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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National Express3h 50m014:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:55DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Leicester to Doncaster?
You can get to Doncaster from Leicester in just 2h 30m with a Train from East Midlands Railway. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express3h 50m014:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:55DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 15/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/09/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express3h 50m014:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:55DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express3h 50m014:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:55DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express3h 50m014:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:55DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express3h 45m014:00LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:45DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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East Midlands Railway2h 30m011:52LeicesterCentral Station14:22DoncasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 11:52:00 to Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 14:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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East Midlands Railway2h 38m010:44LeicesterCentral Station13:22DoncasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 10:44:00 to Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 13:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 38m
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East Midlands Railway2h 47m009:38LeicesterCentral Station12:25DoncasterCentral Station0EconomyA Train from East Midlands Railway goes from Central Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 09:38:00 to Central Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 47m
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National Express3h 45m014:00LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:45DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express3h 50m014:05LeicesterSt. Margaret's Bus Station17:55DoncasterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Doncaster (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
Fastest Buses Monday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Leicester to Doncaster
What are the most popular stations in Leicester and Doncaster?
In Leicester, you will usually depart from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Fosse Park or Central Station, while in Doncaster you will be arriving at Central Station, Manor Road/Grange Avenue or Frenchgate Interchange Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Doncaster from Leicester? With 1 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Leicester and Doncaster, you can pay as low as £14 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from East Midlands Railway: you will get to Doncaster in just 2h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Leicester and Doncaster are National Express and East Midlands Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Leicester and Doncaster is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Oadby or to Bentley, and look at flights from East Midlands Airport, and landing at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Leicester to Doncaster?
The most popular companies between Leicester and Doncaster, are National Express and East Midlands Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: East Midlands Railway
All you need to know when you travel from Leicester to Doncaster
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Leicester to Doncaster. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Leicester to Doncaster
How can I reach Doncaster from Leicester?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Doncaster from Leicester.
How far is Doncaster from Leicester?
The distance between Leicester and Doncaster is 98.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Leicester and Doncaster?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 17 kgs, and a flight 24 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Leicester to Doncaster?
You can get to Doncaster with just £14 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Doncaster?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Doncaster in just 2h 30m with a Train from East Midlands Railway.
More routes to Leicester and to Doncaster
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Leicester and to Doncaster. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
